 — Justice Kennedy[/quote][/spoiler] In a historic ruling, the Supreme Court has decided IN FAVOR of marriage equality in Obergefell v. Hodges. Marriage equality will soon be a reality in all 50 states. Read more. Edit: Keep in mind that this decision was made 2 days before the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Read More. [color=gold]Mississippi's first same sex marriage license signing. Keep in mind that Mississippi is a state that still waves a confederate emblem in its flag. Read more. [/color]Celebrities, politicians, & comedians react on the decision via Twitter. Read more. A timelapse of bans and laws either pro or anti same sex marriage. View here. President Obama speaks on the SCOUTS ruling on marriage equality. View here. June 26 will be known as "Kennedy Day" named for Justice Kennedy's official statement in regards to the ruling. Read more. First Dallas gay couple to marry. They've been together for over 54 years. Read more. |
MaiTaiJun 26, 2015 12:26 PM
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| Lol will be interesting to see what the various state governments will say or do, given a number of them are on record saying this would not be allowed. |
| It's about time. The South has honor them, kicking and screaming, they'll try to repeal the ruling anyway they can. |
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| Nice for those who can finally marry tho now I think it's going go cause more people to oppose it especially in southern states. |
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| This is incredible! It's the beginning of a new era in American history, and a step forward in the name of equality. It's about time. |
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| It's not like marriage means anything any more any way. It's already been killed. All we're seeing in this is sodomites feasting on the corpse like wretched brutes. Working_Designs said: It's the beginning of a new era in American history, and a step forward in the name of equality. All hail the new gods :| Obviously sarcasm. Come on. |
| Now you're wondering if there's white text in any of my other posts. Over there, I'm everywhere. I know that. |
| Now if we could only get some polygamy up in here ;p |
Killaclown said: Now if we could only get some polygamy up in here ;p I'd give it another ~20 years. |
| Now you're wondering if there's white text in any of my other posts. Over there, I'm everywhere. I know that. |
icirate said: It's not like marriage means anything any more any way. It's already been killed. All we're seeing in this is sodomites feasting on the corpse like wretched brutes. Working_Designs said: It's the beginning of a new era in American history, and a step forward in the name of equality. All hail the new gods :| Obviously sarcasm. Come on. Sounds like you have a problem with equality. What are you, some kind of cuckoo christian conservative or something? I'm glad I live in a place where everyone under 30 is atheist. |
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| With this and attempts to be rid of the confederate flag I wonder what the south will do. |
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Working_Designs said: Sounds like you have a problem with equality. What are you, some kind of cuckoo christian conservative or something? I'll write a blog post or something about it tomorrow so that every time this comes up I can just link to it. For now: Equality is a pipe dream. It's not something you'll ever have because it's a term that encompasses both 'equality of opportunity' and 'equality of outcome'. These two things are fundamentally irreconcilable so 'equality' is less comprehensible than God. |
| Now you're wondering if there's white text in any of my other posts. Over there, I'm everywhere. I know that. |
icirate said: Working_Designs said: Sounds like you have a problem with equality. What are you, some kind of cuckoo christian conservative or something? I'll write a blog post or something about it tomorrow so that every time this comes up I can just link to it. For now: Equality is a pipe dream. It's not something you'll ever have because it's a term that encompasses both 'equality of opportunity' and 'equality of outcome'. These two things are fundamentally irreconcilable so 'equality' is less comprehensible than God. God does not exist, but "Rights" are something that ARE real. Dumb conservative nutjobs can hate it all they want, but they have to accept it. |
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| I live in the South and between this stuff and the confederate flag stuff...It won't be swallowed that easily. However, for now, I'll SAY LOVE. I mean, they can bitch all they want but it cannot and will not be struck down. |
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Working_Designs said: icirate said: It's not like marriage means anything any more any way. It's already been killed. All we're seeing in this is sodomites feasting on the corpse like wretched brutes. All hail the new gods :| Obviously sarcasm. Come on. Sounds like you have a problem with equality. What are you, some kind of cuckoo christian conservative or something? I'm glad I live in a place where everyone under 30 is atheist. Only old conservatives oppose gay marriage these days, the young GOP support it. |
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JD2411 said: nice to see everyone's favourite 3rd world country imposing laws that individual states may not agree with. If this is the idea of equality (forcing everyone to accept your perception of equality and silencing others as wrong) then it's really fucked up and very intolerant of different opinions and beliefs I believe who you love/choose to marry is a personal choice. I don't know about equality but I think this is a good thing since it makes people happy without affecting other people around them. Nobody is forcing you to be gay they are just giving gay people the freedom to marry whoever they want. |
JD2411 said: they are forcing a law onto every state in the US... If every law was meant to only fit the state level, then we'd all be our own individual countries. Some things need to TRANSCEND state lines. This is one of those things. |
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MaiTai said: True, but I'm just wondering if the priests will rally the common folk up for a crusade against the sinful north and spark another civil war. I have my doubts as people are more dependent on the government for aid and it's not as conservative dominate as it use to be, but there might be some crazy shit to still happen.I live in the South and between this stuff and the confederate flag stuff...It won't be swallowed that easily. However, for now, I'll SAY LOVE. I mean, they can bitch all they want but it cannot and will not be struck down. |
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JD2411 said: omeg4 said: they are forcing a law onto every state in the US...I believe who you love/choose to marry is a personal choice. I don't know about equality but I think this is a good thing since it makes people happy without affecting other people around them. Nobody is forcing you to be gay they are just giving gay people the freedom to marry whoever they want. You live in the UK, where same sex marriage is already legal, and here in Canada where I live, it's been legal since 2005. What's your problem, kid? |
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JD2411 said: they are forcing a law onto every state in the US... Yes but according to me laws are made for the benefit of the people I see no harm in allowing gay marriages since as I mentioned earlier it is a personal choice that has nothing to do with anybody else. Not allowing gay marriages however is not nice to gay people and it does not benefit the state or economy in any way. |
| Now the gays can enslave themselves just like everybody else does. |
| Great to hear. I'm not gay myself but I've always supported the rights of the LGBT community. |
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Working_Designs said: JD2411 said: they are forcing a law onto every state in the US... You live in the UK, where same sex marriage is already legal, and here in Canada where I live, it's been legal since 2005. What's your problem, kid? I wouldn't say he has a problem. Millions of gun owning americans and states with there own armed forces might take issue with it among other things...god forbid when the details of TTIP and TTP are unleashed and the common Americans have had enough, then you'll see why the American police have armored cars and machine guns. |
| Marriage has already gone down the gutter. Wonder what the reaction would be when the divorce rates just keep on increasing, so in essence nothing would have been accomplished. |
| "Let Justice Be Done!" My Theme Fight again, fight again for justice! |
| well how about that a step in the right direction for once |
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| Woohoo! Its about damn time. 5-4 is way too close of a vote though. Time for some new representation on the court in my opinion. |
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| That's some great news! but like they say above, its a shame it took so long, still better later than never ^^ Lencurryboy said: while this law is nice is it still legal to fire people for being gay so they gotta change that asap lmao Making guns illegal like every civiliced country. |
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| There's gonna be alot of backlash over this, the southern states always were the more primitive. |
| I've been here way too long... |
| This is good, finally. |
| Unites States of America b. 1776 d. 2015 |
| What if the Hokey Pokey is what it is all about? |
omeg4 said: well I don't know about the last part, marriage usually comes with tax breaks and stuff.... it would affect the economy I would think, though marriage may also cause more spending or something I dunno, just saying it's naive to think it wouldn't affect thingsNot allowing gay marriages however is not nice to gay people and it does not benefit the state or economy in any way. |
| Please see OP for posts related to today and the ruling. Let me know if y'all find interesting tidbits and I'll add it. |
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Working_Designs said: icirate said: I'll write a blog post or something about it tomorrow so that every time this comes up I can just link to it. For now: Equality is a pipe dream. It's not something you'll ever have because it's a term that encompasses both 'equality of opportunity' and 'equality of outcome'. These two things are fundamentally irreconcilable so 'equality' is less comprehensible than God. God does not exist, but "Rights" are something that ARE real. Dumb conservative nutjobs can hate it all they want, but they have to accept it. Read what I wrote before. I never mentioned rights, did I? Accept that the ideal you're pursuing is fake. |
| Now you're wondering if there's white text in any of my other posts. Over there, I'm everywhere. I know that. |
| well im not surprised. It was only a matter of time. vodall said: JD2411 said: except this is a terrible decision and is guaranteed to cause backlash and it doesn't change the fact that gay marriage is being forced onto these states. I'm not sure if you understand how democracy works. This is what the people want. not quite. this is what the supreme court decided. previous to this, every state decided if their people wanted it. some did some didn't. this change overrules those who decided against having it Working_Designs said: icirate said: It's not like marriage means anything any more any way. It's already been killed. All we're seeing in this is sodomites feasting on the corpse like wretched brutes. All hail the new gods :| Obviously sarcasm. Come on. Sounds like you have a problem with equality. What are you, some kind of cuckoo christian conservative or something? I'm glad I live in a place where everyone under 30 is atheist. not all Christian conservatives are against gay marriage omeg4 said: JD2411 said: they are forcing a law onto every state in the US... Yes but according to me laws are made for the benefit of the people I see no harm in allowing gay marriages since as I mentioned earlier it is a personal choice that has nothing to do with anybody else. Not allowing gay marriages however is not nice to gay people and it does not benefit the state or economy in any way. actually married people get tax breaks for being married. 2 single people pay more in tax than 1 married couple of the same income. This sort of break is to encourage breeding so there wont be a low population problem like you see japan facing. with all this said, im still happy for the gays that can now get married anywhere rather than only some states |
icirate said: Working_Designs said: God does not exist, but "Rights" are something that ARE real. Dumb conservative nutjobs can hate it all they want, but they have to accept it. Read what I wrote before. I never mentioned rights, did I? Accept that the ideal you're pursuing is fake. Um, no. God IS fake, but equality is something that can actually be achieved. We are closer to it now than ever before. Nothing is perfect, but the closer you can get to perfection, the better. |
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Working_Designs said: It's already been achieved, we call it death.equality is something that can actually be achieved. |
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Astros said: Working_Designs said: It's already been achieved, we call it death.equality is something that can actually be achieved. What does death have to do with equality? |
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Working_Designs said: First look at how you define equality then look at what death brings and how it occurs.What does death have to do with equality? |
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Astros said: Working_Designs said: First look at how you define equality then look at what death brings and how it occurs.What does death have to do with equality? If you're trying to say that we're equal when we're all dead, sure, but that's not really what this thread is about. What's important is what's happening among the living. |
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badwolf45f said: Ad we how well that's working....NOT!!That's some great news! but like they say above, its a shame it took so long, still better later than never ^^ Lencurryboy said: while this law is nice is it still legal to fire people for being gay so they gotta change that asap lmao Making guns illegal like every civiliced country. |
| What if the Hokey Pokey is what it is all about? |
| Ughhh!! What are they going to legalize next?! Marriage between humans and animals?! Marriage between RELATIVES?! The world is GOING TO HELL!!! *froths* But seriously. This is wonderful, and long overdue. I just hope that religious institutions aren't forced by law to perform gay marriages. They should have a right to choose like the rest of us. |
sbyrstall said: badwolf45f said: Ad we how well that's working....NOT!!That's some great news! but like they say above, its a shame it took so long, still better later than never ^^ Making guns illegal like every civiliced country. It works here in Canada. There's no such thing as pistols or automatics where I live. |
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Working_Designs said: sbyrstall said: Ad we how well that's working....NOT!! It works here in Canada. There's no such thing as pistols or automatics where I live. +1 in EU also its all about educating the kids right .... shape up murica |
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